Surgery
Lumbar laminotomy/microdiscectomy, 1 level cost in Colorado
Lumbar laminotomy/microdiscectomy, 1 level is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In Colorado
From 17 hospital and 1 clinic prices in Colorado.
Nationwide typical: $11,831 (most listed prices $3,745–$39,531).
Usually included: anesthesia + the scan itself (technical fee) + the radiologist's read (professional fee).
Good to know: Each additional level adds 63035, which is priced on top. Cash surgery centers often quote all-in.
Cheapest in Colorado
Total price
Lumbar laminotomy/microdiscectomy, 1 level
Anesthesia + the facility fee + the doctor's fee
How totals are compared
Every total covers the same bundle: anesthesia + the facility fee + the doctor's fee. Where a hospital does not publish a part, the typical published amount is added and the total is marked estimated.
In Colorado, from 18 providers. Most listed prices: $3,539–$33,634.
Cheapest totals nearby
- Colorado West Healthcare System dba Community Hospital$2,583Hospital · Grand JunctionEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $3,301
- Huerfano County Hospital District$3,641Hospital · WalsenburgEstimated: adds a typical amount for unpublished parts
- $914Source: Boulder Community Foothills Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
- Colorado West Healthcare System dba Community HospitalLower back disc surgery (laminotomy), 1 levelFacility fee only$560est. $2,583 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Colorado West Healthcare System dba Community Hosp price fil · checked Oct 2026 - $1,279est. $3,301 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Family Health West Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,618est. $3,641 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Huerfano County Hospital District price file · checked Oct 2026 - $1,987est. $4,016 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Grand River Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,033est. $4,056 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Montrose Regional Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $3,438est. $5,644 total
Doctor fees are billed separately. +2 more in this system at the same published price.
Source: Middle Park Health - Fraser price file · checked Oct 2026 - $8,140est. $10,162 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Valley View Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $8,334est. $10,357 total
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Aspen Valley Health price file · checked Oct 2026 - $11,500
All-in is typical for this kind of provider. Bundle excludes pre-operative imaging/lab work, DME, physical therapy, prescriptions and additional care for complications. Payment due at time of service; no financing.
Source: nadorahealthcare.com · checked Oct 2026 - $18,219
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Animas Surgical Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026
See all prices for Lumbar laminotomy/microdiscectomy, 1 level
Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.